Reconnecting Dominican Diaspora with Our Homeland
Our Purpose
Rematriation RD is dedicated to supporting Dominicans in the diaspora as we return home—not only to live but to contribute, learn, and heal. We prioritize social justice, land care, and community growth, and believe in honoring our cultural roots while building a brighter future for all Dominicans.
Culture
Community
Healing
Justice
Land Stewardship
Upcoming Events
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Rematriation Immersion: Casa, Tierra, Liberación | November 8 - 15, 2025
Our 2025 Rematriation Immersion takes place from November 8 - November 15, 2025 throughout Cabarete, La Vega, and Santo Domingo. The immersion, titled “Rematriación: Casa, Tierra, y Liberación”, will be a space of creative experimentation and deep attention to taste, sound, smell, feeling, and sight as experienced through the flesh to meditate on notions of home, return, and liberation.
The Immersion cost $2,500 and there are payment plans available for those who apply early (Early Bird Deadline is August 15th. APPLY HERE.
What’s Included:
Workshops (Regenerative Farming, Clay Building, Surfing, Land Purchasing, Contributing to the Social Justice Movement)
Relationship Building Time with Locals
Spiritual and Ancestral Ceremony
Food
Lodging
Tours
(Not included: Flights, alcohol, tips)
To attend you must complete THIS APPLICATION by October 15th!
We will review all applications thoroughly and inform you of your acceptance within two weeks of applying. We only have 10 spots available for this immersion.
The itinerary is as follows (subject to change):
11/08 - Arrivals to POP (Gregorio Luperón International Airport)
11/09 - Welcome & Rematriation Collective Dinner
11/10 - Cabarete, Puerto Playa (Clay Building Workshop, Native Plant Workshop)
11/11 - Cabarete & Luperon, Puerto Plata (Surfing, Farming, Community Parillada)
11/12- La Vega (Farming)
11/13 - Santo Domingo (Body Movement, Decolonial Tour)
11/14 - Santo Domingo (Meeting with Community Organizers, Closing Dinner)
11/15 - Participants depart from SDQ (Aeropuerto Las Americas) or can continue on their own
Moments from Rematriation Immersion 2024
Join Our Online Community
What is the Rematriation RD Member Community?
The Rematriation RD Member Community is an online platform for Dominicans in the diaspora ready to return home with purpose. It supports individuals reconnecting with their roots and contributing to the well-being of their homeland. Members receive personalized guidance through bi-weekly coaching calls that address challenges and practical advice on dual citizenship, home-building, and island life. Additionally, there are monthly workshops on Dominican history, land stewardship, education, civic participation, and ancestral practices. Members can access a library of resources, a private forum for connection, and live Q&A sessions for support. Whether you are exploring or planning your return, the community offers tools and connections to reclaim your roots. This membership is a journey home, fostering a movement to rematriate, reconnect, and rebuild in the Dominican Republic.
Our Work
Online Member Community
A network providing resources and support for those returning to the Dominican Republic.
COMING SOON
Rematriation Immersion
An immersive weeklong experience in the Dominican Republic that reconnects diasporic Dominicans to our culture, land, social justice movements, and people.
NOVEMBER 8 - 15
CABARETE, LA VEGA, SANTO DOMINGO
Land Stewardship Training
Workshops on regenerative farming and practices in collaboration with local partners.
UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Regenerative Farming & Natural Construction | January 17 - 19, 2025 | Cabarete, Dominican Republic
In Their Words
When I first learned about Rematriation RD, I was already drawn to the idea of moving back to the Dominican Republic and starting that process. I love the fact that Ysanet is living and breathing the experience in real time. When we set time up to converse about the pros and cons of what actually goes on in the Dominican Republic, it’s a knowledgeable resource that helps me plan to make informed decisions for my family’s future.
Dabrali Diaz, Author - The Music From Our Country
I first learned of rematriation through Ysanet. I think that as Dominicans in the diaspora it is important for us to think about the ways that our day to day lives and politics inform how our communities think about the island and specifically the ways that we engage with the social and political life in the island. Through my workshops with Ysanet, and through her writing, I have been able to better equip myself to better politically think about what living and even visiting the island looks like. What are the ways that I am engaging with organizing on the island? How do I engage with the land in ways that challenge nationalism? All questions that need to be engaged with prior to beginning a process of rematration.
Penelope Ramirez, Community Organizer and Designer
